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What happens when your next customer isn't even human? Chris Koehler is the CMO of Twilio, and his 2026 marketing plan lasted exactly one month before AI agents forced him to rethink everything. In this conversation, Chris gets real about why planning horizons have collapsed from ... Show More

Merriam-Webster named "slop" the 2025 word of the year - and it explains everything about where AI-generated content is heading. Elizabeth Maxson, CMO of Contentful, reveals the uncomfortable truth about AI adoption: 96% of CMOs say it's a top priority, but only 65% are making me ... Show More

Best practices told you to optimize reputation across all 10,000 locations equally—but granular competitive data just revealed that 7,000 of those stores don't need it, and you're wasting millions on the wrong priorities. The era of broad-based marketing is over. Michael Walrath ... Show More

Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.<br /><br />In our inaugural Nerd Alert episode, Elena a ... Show More

<p>Frustrated your marketing isn't working? Stuck wondering why customers aren't clicking "buy now"? Imagine turning that around in just five minutes. Get the help you need to clarify your message and grow your business with our free 5 Minute Marketing Makeover video series. Get ... Show More

How can marketers strike a balance between brand awareness and long-term thinking? Vibhor Kapoor,  Chief Business Officer of NextRoll and former President of Adroll, joins me to discuss the importance of brand purpose and standing out in a crowded market. We explore the concept o ... Show More

What are the key elements of great marketing? How can marketers develop business acumen and continue to innovate within the constraints of profitability?  Daniel chats with Paxton Gray, a seasoned marketer and the CEO of 97th Floor, about his unique perspective on the industry. T ... Show More

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<p>Have you ever felt like your marketing message just isn't coming together? It can be mind-numbing to stare at a blank screen, constantly deleting the few words you manage to tap out on your keyboard. When the words don't flow easily, it can bring up questions like, "why is it ... Show More

<p>With the constant onslaught of ads your potential customers are exposed to every day, is your message cutting through the noise? The average attention span isn't what it once was, so if your marketing isn't carefully crafted for your target audience, you can't assume you'll ha ... Show More

<p><em>Myths of Marketing: Banish the Misconceptions and Become a Great Marketer</em> by Grant Leboff</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It's common knowledge that marketing is nothing but advertising, and if your business comes through word of mouth then you don't need marke ... Show More

How much has marketing really changed in the last decade? It might not be as much as you think.<br /><br />This week, Elena and Rob are covering what’s next in marketing, from how younger generations are making new demands of businesses to why it's so hard to keep up with the lat ... Show More